The book follows Bee Yang's life from his childhood in the mountains of Laos, where he learned the art of song poetry from his grandfather, to his escape from the war and his journey to a refugee camp in Thailand, where he met and married Kao Kalia's mother. The book also chronicles his struggles and hopes as a refugee in Minnesota, where he worked in factories and raised his children in a low-income housing project. The book explores the themes of identity, culture, family, and resilience, as well as the power of storytelling and music to heal and connect.
The Song Poet: A Memoir Of My 12.epub is a moving and inspiring tribute to a father's love and legacy, as well as a celebration of the Hmong people and their history. The book has received critical acclaim and won several awards, including the 2017 Minnesota Book Award in Creative Nonfiction, and was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award, the PEN USA Literary Center Award, and the Dayton Literary Peace Prize. The book is also available in hardcover, paperback, and audiobook formats.
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